October 2025: we would first like to congratulate of members who represented Team KTA participating in the 2nd Online Scottish Open Poomsae Championships and were successful in securing a total of 11 medals for Harrogate. we are excited to announce that our final team entering the for the upcoming 2025 British National Poomsae Championships and are listed here, please wish the best of luck to: Zayna Farooqui, Zoe Arundel, Amelie Thurstan, Charles Anderson, Matilda Davis, Saharnaz Zarifi, Katie Zarifi, Tabitha Teji & Selena Teji, participating in Nottingham on November 2nd in the British Nationals, Master Kambiz will also be serving as the event’s chief referee for both days of the competition, Aaron Leith will also be officiating for both days of the competition, but before this Master Kambiz is just days away from his trip to Zagreb, Croatia where he will be officiating as a referee representing Great Britain in the 2025 Croatia Open.
Team KTA results from the 2nd Online Scottish Open Poomsae Championships, September 28th 2025 – Congratulations to our members: Samuel Ricardo, Cyrus Ho, Amelie Thurstan, Charles Anderson, Matilda Davis, Laura Binns, Jessica Lamb, Tabitha Teji & Selena Teji. who all took part in the 5th Online TaeKangWon Open Poomsae Championships on August 17th 2025 and won a total of 11 medal for Harrogate KTA (3 Gold, 7 Silver & 1 Bronze) and placed 2nd in the overall team rankings!
Cyrus Ho – K2 Cadet Male – Bronze Medal
Samuel Ricardo – K2 Cadet Male – Silver Medal
Matilda Davis – K1 Cadet Female – Silver Medal
Laura Binns – K2 Cadet Female – Silver Medal
Selena Teji – K2 Over 35 Female – Silver Medal
Jessica Lamb – K1 Junior Female – Silver Medal
Tabitha Teji – K3 Mini Peewee Female – Gold Medal
Amelie Thurstan – K3 Under 35 Female – Gold Medal
Charles Anderson – Kup U15 P20 Male – Gold Medal
Selena & Tabitha – Family Poomsae – Silver Medal
The 2nd Online Scottish Open award ceremony, Rossett Sports Centre, October 4th 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
1.2025 British National Open Poomsae Championships, Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd of November 2025 – our Team will be participating in the 2025 British National Open Poomsae Championships which is due to be held in Nottingham at the University of Nottingham, David Ross Sport Village (Beeston Ln, Nottingham NG7 2RD). our final team has just been announced, please wish luck to our members participating:Zayna Farooqui, Zoe Arundel, Amelie Thurstan, Charles Anderson, Matilda Davis, Saharnaz Zarifi, Katie Zarifi, Tabitha Teji & Selena Teji.
2. 6th Online KTA Open Poomsae Championships, Sunday 7th of September 2025 – our Team will be hosting the 6th KTA Open Poomsae Championships this month on the 6th of December, participation in the competition is open to all our members. if you would like to participate or more information please make sure to contact the club admin Aaron Leith.
3. 2025 Online Granmaster Kang Poomsae Seminar, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th of December 2025 – our Team will be hosting our next Online Poomsae with Grandmaster Ik Pil Kang for mid December, this opportunity will open fr etry to ur members at discounted rate, if you re interested in studying poomsae under guidance of the world’s top teacher of Poomsae please contact the club admin Aaron Leith to reserve your space.
